Course Title: Advanced Clinical Biochemistry 3
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Advanced Clinical Biochemistry 3
Credit Points: 24.00
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Course Coordinator: Andrew Wootton
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7080
Course Coordinator Email: andrew.wootton@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 223.2.15
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
ONPS2342 Advanced Clinical Biochemistry 1
ONPS2362 Advanced Clinical Biochemistry 2
Course Description
This course is designed to prepare graduates for a career in clinical biochemistry or to pursue postgraduate research in the discipline. The syllabus is covered mainly through self-directed learning supported by some tutorials and an online conference.
The subject matter covered in this course is designed to develop student appreciation of the more advanced issues concerning the modern clinical biochemistry laboratory.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Having completed this course it is expected that you will be able to demonstrate the following capabilities:
• Be proficient in the interpretation of results of clinical biochemistry investigations
• Understand the role of clinical biochemistry in clinical diagnosis
• Have developed problem-solving skills relevant to the practice of clinical biochemistry
• Be familiar with the literature in Clinical Biochemistry and able to extract and present relevant information
• Demonstrate a spirit of enquiry and enthusiasm to continue your learning
Overview of Learning Activities
The DLS will be used to provide independent learning materials and an online conference to facilitate asynchronous discussion on topic related to course content
Overview of Learning Resources
The DLS will be used to provide learning resources in this course as well as an online conference.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this course will be based on the submission of assignments on topics related to the course, the presentation of a seminar to fellow students and contributions to an online conference conducted throughout the semester.